Hey everyone!

I've got some exciting news for you: Polyscape, the folks who brought us MISTROGUE, just dropped a trailer for their new game, NAMAKORIUM! It's a quirky, underwater real-time strategy game where you and up to three friends play as sea cucumbers – yep, you read that right – trying to clean up a polluted ocean. The premise alone has me hooked!

The game is all about cooperation and strategic planning. You'll need to command different types of Namakos, each with their own special abilities. For example, the Shell Namako gathers limestone, while the Iron Namako is a mining whiz. Coordinating these abilities and building structures is key to success. It sounds like a super fun way to put your strategic skills to the test while working together with friends.

What I find really cool is that as you clean up the ocean, you'll see it come back to life. Corals bloom, sunlight pierces through the water, and over 40 types of "Scenic Creatures" start swimming around. There's even a "Blight Namako" that you'll have to fight off with a Namako Fusion Cannon. Seriously, who comes up with this stuff? I love it!

Key features

Here are some of the highlights of NAMAKORIUM:

  • Planning x Real-Time Strategy Gameplay – Strategize based on map structure and control multiple cucumbers simultaneously
  • Chaotic Cooperative Play – Plans may succeed… or hilariously fail—every match brings its own story
  • Online Multiplayer – Join with friends or random players via “Friend Match” or “Random Match."
  • Over 40 Scenic Creatures – Discover real and fantasy species as you play.
  • Eight unique stages.
  • Stage titles based on clear time.
  • Adorable sea cucumbers a a hidden post-apocalyptic worldview.

The game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam in January 2026. Yeah, I know it's a bit of a wait, but based on the trailer and the description, it looks like it's going to be worth it. I can't wait to dive in and start cleaning up the ocean with my sea cucumber squad!

What do you guys think? Is NAMAKORIUM something you'd be interested in playing with your friends? Let me know in the comments!